Bradford

American  

[brad-ferd] / ˈbræd fərd /

noun

1. Gamaliel, 1863–1932, U.S. biographer and novelist.

2. Roark 1896–1948, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.

3. William, 1590–1657, Pilgrim settler: second governor of Plymouth Colony 1621–56.

4. William, 1663–1752, American printer, born in England.

5. a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.

6. a city in N Pennsylvania.

7. Braford.

8. a male given name.

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Bradford British  

/ ˈbrædfəd /

noun

1. an industrial city in N England, in Bradford unitary authority, West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry from the 14th century and of the worsted trade from the 18th century; university (1966). Pop: 293 717 (2001)

2. a unitary authority in West Yorkshire. Pop: 477 800 (2003 est). Area: 370 sq km (143 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Thousands of people have turned out for the closing event of Bradford's year as UK City of Culture.

From BBC

As Bradford ends its UK City of Culture tenure, it is estimated the year-long celebration cost around £51m and generated audiences of three million people.

From BBC

The result was announced at a ceremony at Bradford Grammar School, the former school of artist David Hockney.

From BBC

Williams is perhaps Fremont’s best college prospect since receiver Mark Bradford, who graduated in 2003 and went on to be a standout at Stanford.

From Los Angeles Times

But don’t sit too comfy if you can trace your family back to William Bradford.

From Los Angeles Times